English word ellen comes from Proto-Indo-European *al-, Gothic 𐌰𐌻𐌰𐌽 (To grow, be nourished.), Proto-Indo-European *Heh₃l-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *al- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to burn, all , to grind, to grow, grow, nourish, other, to raise, feed, to shine, to light |
| 𐌰𐌻𐌰𐌽 | Gothic (got) | To grow, be nourished. |
| *Heh₃l- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *alinō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Elbow. Ell, cubit. |
| *aljaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Strength, courage. Zeal, eagerness To cause to grow and mature, to fatten. |
| eln | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Ell. |
| ellen | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Strength, courage, bravery. |
| ellen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| ellen | English (eng) | (obsolete) Strength; courage.. (obsolete) Zeal.. (theology) Strength vouchsafed; comfort; grace. |